Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Nature Lover |
| SKU | V097-5 |
| Hex | #67715E |
| RGB | 103, 113, 94 |
| HSL | 92°, 9%, 41% |
| LRV | 15.5 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Valspar Nature Lover
With an LRV of 15.5, Nature Lover is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Nature Lover works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Nature Lover within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #67715E in HSL space. Pair Nature Lover with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Nature Lover Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nature Lover from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar V097-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nature Lover
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nature Lover is Basil (SW 6194) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Basil swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nature Lover
At Behr, the closest color to Nature Lover is Arrowhead (N320-6) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arrowhead swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nature Lover
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is In the Garden (CSP-805), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 15.5) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Nature Lover without repainting risk. See the full In the Garden swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nature Lover
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nature Lover is All About Olive (PPG1126-7) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full All About Olive swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nature Lover
At Glidden, the closest color to Nature Lover is All About Olive (PPG1126-7) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 15.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full All About Olive swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nature Lover
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nature Lover is Olive You! (325-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive You! swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nature Lover
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nature Lover is Fresh Balsam (HGSW 3252) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Balsam swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nature Lover
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nature Lover is Shutters (DET519) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15.5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shutters swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nature Lover
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Nature Lover. The nearest is Wellington Green (JG-66) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 15.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wellington Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nature Lover
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Dyrehaven (NO. 9819), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.5) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Nature Lover without repainting risk. See the full Dyrehaven swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Nature Lover
Clare has no exact twin of Nature Lover. The nearest is Daily Greens (PNT100-DP-61) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 15.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Daily Greens swatch →